Flood-hit Ha Tinh, Son La provinces receive rice support

Hanoi (VNA) – The Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry
of Finance to provide nearly 3,597 tonnes of rice from the national reserve to
the central province of Ha Tinh and the northern mountainous province of Son La
to support people hit by the recent devastating flood.

Of the total, Ha Tinh will receive 3,525 tonnes, while Son La will get 72
tonnes.

The two provinces were asked to ensure timely distribution of the rice as
well as right beneficiaries.

In case the
localities still face difficulties after receiving the aid, they are advised to
report to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs for further
assistance.

Continuous downpours from October 10 triggered floods and landslides in
Vietnam’s northern and north central regions, causing huge human and property
losses.

Statistics released by the Government show that as from October 16,
floods killed 75 people, injured 38, left 28 others missing and forced 2,604
households to evacuate.-VNA